2008 Open Gaz de France
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The 2008 Open Gaz de France is the 2008 Tier II WTA Tour tournament of the annually-held Open Gaz de France tennis tournament. It was held from 4 February through 10 February 2008.
Quick Facts Date, Edition ...
2008 Open Gaz de France | ||||
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Date | 4–10 February | |||
Edition | 16th | |||
Category | Tier II | |||
Draw | 28S / 16D | |||
Location | Paris, France | |||
Champions | ||||
Singles | ||||
Anna Chakvetadze | ||||
Doubles | ||||
Alona Bondarenko / Kateryna Bondarenko | ||||
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The total prize money for the tournament was US$600,000 with the winner of the singles receiving $95,500 and the losing finalist $51,000. The winners of the doubles competition received $30,000.
Seven of the top twenty players in the world competed in the tournament. Among them were Daniela Hantuchová and Ágnes Szávay. There was a strong Russian presence on display, with Anna Chakvetadze, Elena Dementieva and defending champion Nadia Petrova all present. Local fans had Marion Bartoli, Amélie Mauresmo and Virginie Razzano to support.